The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $640,972 in funding to four jurisdictions in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District through the Community Development Block Grant program. This funding was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The CARES Act… Read more »
The CARES Act
The United States has faced war, economic hardship, and disease before. But the coronavirus has inflicted a unique and unprecedented crisis on our country.
To slow the spread and bring the coronavirus under control, extraordinary measures were adopted nationally and among the states.
In Virginia, gatherings of over ten people have been banned, non-essential businesses… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in support of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third legislative package responding to the coronavirus outbreak:
“Our country faces an extraordinary crisis with far-reaching impacts on American life. This situation calls for urgency and a broad-based response.
“I have read the complete… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $418,976 to seven community health centers located in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. The funding may be used for screening and testing, acquiring medical supplies, and boosting telehealth capacity. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide care to many in… Read more »
Few, if any, events in our lifetimes have had such a widespread impact as the coronavirus outbreak. It is a health concern, but if you are sitting at home reading this when you would otherwise be at work, going out to eat, attending a community event, or participating in any other activity that has been cancelled, you understand just how much our lives and livelihoods have been… Read more »
The coronavirus outbreak has led to widespread cancellations of blood drives and a drop in blood donations. As a result, the American Red Cross has said the nation faces “severe blood shortages.” Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“During the coronavirus outbreak, donating blood is a vital way to help our fellow citizens. If you are healthy and qualified,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Small Business Administration issued an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Virginia:
“Many small businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus’ economic impact. Those in Virginia are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the Small Business Administration, receiving up to $2… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on Ninth Congressional District traveling staff office hours:
“The coronavirus outbreak has led to a great deal of uncertainty in planning for the coming weeks, and this includes the schedule for Ninth District traveling staff office hours. Some of the locations that host my staff in the Ninth District’s jurisdictions have… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding Service Academy Day:
“I have been informed by the various United States Service Academies that, due to the unprecedented nature of the coronavirus emergency, they will not be able to attend the Service Academy Day on March 28th. It is with regret that I have chosen to postpone the Ninth District 2020 Service… Read more »
The topic of this column will be the coronavirus. This topic has previously been discussed here before, and because of the rapidly changing situation, the information I present may not be completely up to date when you read it. Nevertheless, these are important facts to know about this significant public health challenge.
The coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, and has since been… Read more »
